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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

World Cup referee backed by representative body after controversial hand gesture

The Australian official at the centre of a controversy over a hand gesture used by white supremacists has been backed by his representative body, who say he has consistently acted with “professionalism, respect and integrity”.

Shaun Evans was seen making an upside-down “OK” gesture when the broadcast feed cut to the VAR hub prior to Sunday’s match between Germany and Curacao.

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